ADAPTIC TOUCH™ Gets Seal of Approval from Sky Pro Cycling

Feb. 1, 2011 - PRLog -- As the new professional cycling season gets underway, Systagenix has received a boost of confidence following its partnership with Team Sky.  Reports from the Team Sky training camp have shown that Systagenix’s new silicone dressing ADAPTIC TOUCH™, is a primary wound contact layer that matches the performance expected of its team.  Systagenix announced its partnership with Team Sky as the Official Wound Care Partner in summer 2010 and the team is now focused on a year of high profile events, including the Tour de France.   Team Sky have had a fantastic start to the 2011 season with 2 stage wins and a third overall placing from Ben Swift in the Tour Down Under.

The team doctor for Sky Pro Cycling, Dr Richard Freeman, said: "I have been delighted with my first use of ADAPTIC TOUCH™ dressings. They appear to markedly reduce the discomfort of superficial road rash.  I have just treated the first fallers of the year at the training camp in Majorca with excellent feedback from the riders."

ADAPTIC TOUCH™ is a primary silicone contact layer perfect for the cycling world, it is easy to apply and is designed not to hurt when it is removed, helping to speed recovery time and keep riders focused on their performance.  

Systagenix’s CEO Steve Atkinson said: "To get recognition from the riders and team doctor that ADAPTIC TOUCH™ is providing superior comfort and performance, which maximises the rider’s recovery time, is fantastic.  It’s a very natural partnership we have with Team Sky – one focused on exceptional results which we can help achieve with our unique wound care products and expertise."

Systagenix offers the latest in wound care technology and professional advice.  It provides cutting edge products, including TIELLE®, SILVERCEL® NON-ADHERENT and PROMOGRAN®, to Team Sky to improve recovery and aid rider performance.

Team Sky’s progress can be followed on their website: http://www.teamsky.com and information on Systagenix wound care can be found at http://www.systagenix.com.